Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
Cascades, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Cascades

$2,750/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cascades is $2,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cascades

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cascades rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cascades, VA

Average rent prices in Cascades have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cascades, VA

Rent prices in Cascades vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cascades is $2,287, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Cascades run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,325.

Listings

Studio

$2,750

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,100

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,495

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,195

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,750

9%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cascades, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cascades, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cascades and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cascades

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cascades, VA is 10% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in Cascades, VA

21197 Mcfadden Sq - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Potomac Lakes condo for rent in Cascades

STERLING, VA

21197 Mcfadden Sq, Cascades, VA 20165

2 beds

2 baths

$2,350

Condo for rent

20335 Briarcliff Ter - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

20335 Briarcliff Ter, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

House for rent

46670 Cavendish Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

46670 Cavendish Sq, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,195

House for rent

20913 Sandstone Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

20913 Sandstone Sq, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cascades, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cascades rental market.

How much is rent in Cascades?

The average rent in Cascades is $2,750 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cascades?

Average rent prices in Cascades have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Cascades rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cascades is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cascades?

To comfortably afford rent in Cascades, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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